In the most traumatic week for the EU, two member states have asked their citizens what they think of the EU Constitution and both have said "NO!" Now we are waiting for Tony Blair to honour his promise to hold a referendum in Britain to allow our citizens their chance to voice their opinions on Europe.
Conservatives in Westminster successfully pressed Tony Blair to promise a referendum on this crucial issue early next year. Yet he is now prevaricating, suggesting that there is no need. This will be the first opportunity for British subjects to voice their opinion since 1976.
Commenting on the recent events, Mark Garnier, Conservative Parliamentary Spokesman for Wyre Forest said: "In 1976, this country was asked its opinion on joining the Common Market. 29 years later we find ourselves in a European super state, imposing its unwelcome laws and regulations on us.
"It is very important indeed that this country has its say on Europe. Apart from a whole generation not being given the opportunity to voice their opinion, we were sold a false prospectus in 1976."
Alarmingly, it is not clear how Wyre Forest will be represented on the issue of Europe. Dr Taylor MP has not made it clear where he stands on Europe - his manifesto has now been removed from his party website. Importantly, the Liberal Democrats stood aside in Wyre Forest to give Dr Taylor a clear run at the election, and Lib Dem Chairman Simon Hughes MP said his party was glad to do so as Dr Taylor supported the Lib Dems in many issues.
"I shall be writing to Dr Taylor," continued Mark Garnier "to find out if he supports Liberal Democrat policy of full integration into Europe; signing up to the Euro, campaigning for a 'yes' vote on the constitution and handing over border controls to Brussels. I shall also be asking Dr Taylor what he intends to do to make sure his constituents are given an opportunity to have their say on this important matter."
Conservative policy realises that there are positive points about Europe, but that neither the Euro, nor the EU Constitution, are in the interests of the UK. Conservatives have successfully won promises from the Prime Minster to hold referenda on membership of the Euro and the Constitution (although whether the Prime Minister honours his word is yet to be seen). Conservatives will campaign for a 'No' vote on both referenda, and promise to re-negotiate crucial treaties in Britain's best interest.